But despite the heavy reverse it was a friendly game, and we battled gamely on, never giving up in a still intense early evening heat.
For sure we will return to Tallinn at some stage in the future, maybe not next year, but maybe the year after? Who knows?
One thing for sure...Jalgpallihaigla are a wonderful bunch to play against, despite being clearly better than us!
Cheers to Madis & co, for their hospitality! Hopefully they can return to London to play us, having been runners-up in our 'Pa Wilson Cup' last year, which we staged at Champion Hill Stadium.
Meeting up at team HQ Hotel Olympia.
Hutty seeks managerial advice from the previous gaffer
Larry!
Team group outside before we head off to the ground.
Pre-match managerial discussion before the match.
Plenty of time for that...Mick had us arrive for a 6.30pm kick
off, and was surprised when Mishi told him it was at 7.00pm!
You've overdone the sunblock there Hutty!
How many Supporters' Teams can genuinely say that they've
played in the shadow of the Estonian National Stadium, as
we actually did?
Maybe the hollowed turf of the A Le Coq Arena next time? ;-)
Is that a GENUINE Martin Eede flat cap worn by Mr. Dooley?
[I wonder who purloined that from the kitroom last season? ;-) ]
Dawn gets ready...lonely girl!
Didn't take Hutty long to nick that cap!
I don't suppose this is the time to ask about 'spit or
swallow'? ;-)
Not so much a pre-match warm up, as a pre-match
power nap!
Mick gets closer to Dawn than most of the team ever have!
Lucky chap! ;-)
Lining up before kick off, as is often the continental way.
There's always one that ruins it. Put your belly away
Baker!
Madis proudly presents an actual JK Jalgpallihaigla shirt
with our nickname on it, a great gesture, and a treasured
addition to our Supporters' team memorabilia.
Looks like we won the toss of the coin, the only thing we did
we all weekend! ;-)
And so on to some decidedly average 'action' shots!
Shaun in command of his area.
Last year Lucas bemoaned the fact I took no photos of him.
So here's a nice one of his arse! ;-)
Is it me, or is Darren a bit too nonchalant on our back post?
Don't know what went wrong here. This one actually looks
like a proper football photo! ;-)
What's Estonian for: "Never touched him. Get us you great big
woosie!"
Phew! At last! Half time & a much needed break.
Despite it being almost eight o'clock in the evening, & the
temperature dropping, it was still in the seventies!
Mick does his Churchillian half-time motivational speech...
Some don't seem to be paying too much attention though!
Larry relaxes, while Griff gets ready to throw up again.
The poor lad wasn't well, and blamed a 'dodgy kebab', despite
no-one else falling ill, who ate at the same place.
Nothing to do with the copious amounts of local lager, and lack
of food then...
Only another 45 minutes to go!
A first for 'The Rabblers' as one of our games is shadowed
by a hot air balloon!
Debutant David takes a much needed breather!
The Jalgpallihaigla fans made all the noise!
At the final whistle we had a penalty competition.
Why? I have no idea! Apart from the fact it was a bit of fun...
Too knackered to stand in a group huddle.
Keepers ball!
We presented a Hamlet First Team shirt to their man of
the match. As we wore some of their scarves round our necks.
Thank you for them!
Rock beer...a local brew. Crates kindly supplied by our
opposition too.
Trust these two to get to them first!
Father & son pose for the family album.
Hutty adorned in all the local gear.
Our player of the match. She looks as though she needs
this sit down! Well done Dawn!
And another look at the team photo. Just what is Stephane up to?
Mick strolls off, can of beer in hand...
Oblivious to the fact Stephane is entangled behind him!
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